Grand Canyon Biking - 5 Days

Itinerary Details

1. Day 1The Arizona Trail

   You will begin the ride into the forest along the Arizona Trail. As you descend, you’ll pass through abundant ponderosa pine forests and many beautiful mountain meadows. This section of the Arizona Trail provides a great warm-up to the riding you’ll encounter on this trip. You’ll have the opportunity to acclimate and test the bikes with some sharp climbs and fast descents.

   Your final ascent up Mission Impossible delivers you to the secluded East Rim of the Grand Canyon, where your campsite is located. You’ll meet the van halfway through the ride for a snack break and an opportunity to catch a ride to camp if you need it.

   Terrain | 90% Singletrack, 10% Jeep Road

   
   

   • 6.8 - 14.9 miles
   • 981 ft
     981 ft
   • First-Class Camping: East Rim / Inn: Kaibab Lodge
   • Lunch and Dinner
2. Day 2Arizona Trail, Saddle Mountain Wilderness

   Riding from the East Rim, you’ll continue along the Arizona Trail for 9 miles of rolling singletrack and beautiful scenery. You’ll meet the support van to regroup and enjoy a quick snack before continuing the ride through the forest. After 7 miles of jeep road riding, classic Grand Canyon views again fill your sights.

   You'll stop at the viewpoint for lunch and then begin a challenging out-and-back hike. The hike is strenuous, but the sense of adventure and incredible views all along the way of Point Imperial and beyond make for a great way to end the day. You may even see a Peregrine Falcon or condor soaring nearby! After the hike, you'll shuttle back to the East Rim basecamp for the evening.

   Terrain | 70% Singletrack, 30% Jeep Road, 30% Van Support
   

   • 15.8 - 31.7 miles
   • 1,742.1 ft
     1,742.1 ft
   • First-Class Camping: East Rim / Inn: Kaibab Lodge
   • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
3. Day 3East Rim to North Timp Point

   Today’s ride is a combination of double track and fire roads that lead over to your second camp. On this section of riding, you’ll navigate through the deep backcountry of Kaibab National Forest. If you're lucky you'll catch glimpses of wildlife along the way.

   Once you reach camp you're treated to an awe-inspiring view of the main part of the canyon. Over the next two days, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the view and contemplate the forces of nature that created this remarkable monument.

   After lunch, relax at camp or venture out on an optional singletrack ride or hike along the Rainbow Rim trail. You will all gather together again for dinner and another awesome sunset as you lookout upon the Tapeats Amphitheater of the Grand Canyon.

   Terrain |20% Singletrack, 70% Van Support

   
   

   • 16.8 - 23.6 miles
   • 492.1 ft
     492.1 ft
   • North Timp Point Campsite / Inn: Kaibab Lodge
   • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
4. Day 4Rainbow Rim Trail

   Today you will ride along the most scenic singletrack bike trail, ever! This 30-mile out and back ride along the Rainbow Rim Trail has over 20 different Grand Canyon viewpoints! Along the way, you are sure to observe an abundance of wildlife.

   Since lunches are brought out on the trail today, you can take your break and head back to camp whenever you are ready; ride as much or as little as you would like. The trip leaders will be available for trailside assistance, but the day is yours to enjoy at your own pace.

   You will return to camp for another hearty home-cooked meal at North Timp Point.

   Terrain | 100% Singletrack, No Van Support

   
   

   • 11.8 - 29.8 miles
   • 1,122 ft
     1,122 ft
   • North Timp Point Campsite / Inn: Kaibab Lodge
   • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
5. Day 5Indian Hollow

   You will continue exploring with more fun riding today. The trip begins with a gentle ascent, but that initial section is followed by a rolling section with 4 big climbs and descents over 7 miles. The last section of your ride is a gradual downhill, leading into Indian Hollow. You've reached the lunch spot, but you'll get in a quick hike before lunch to check out the viewpoint that lies at the top of the trail.

   After saying your goodbyes to the majestic canyon, you will head back down to enjoy a last camp meal together. Following lunch, you will shuttle back into town.

   Terrain | 100% Jeep Road, 60% Van Support
   

   • 17.4 - 21.7 miles
   • 672.6 ft
     672.6 ft
   • Breakfast and Lunch